Robert “Bob” Eugene Pratt Sr., 88, of Hopedale, Ohio passed away peacefully on June 15, 2021 at Trinity Hospital, Steubenville.    Born on March 2, 1933 in Weems, Ohio to the late Ceril and Maude (Pasco) Pratt, the 5th of 6 children. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in Korea from 1952 to 1956. He was also a retired Laborer of Laborers Local 809 in Steubenville.  Robert married his wife of 63 years, Roberta on June 14, 1958.  Together...

 Eleanor Mae Soos, 81, of Harrisville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday June 10, 2021 at Acuity Specialty Hospital, Wheeling.   She was born June 4, 1940, a daughter of the late Frank and Edna Scypta.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Dolores (Edward) Oszust.   Eleanor is survived by her husband of 58 years, John “Jack” Soos, her two sons: Mark J. Soos and Kevin J. (Bonita) Soos, and her sister Helen (George) Matalka.  ...

Lowell Robert Bradley Jr., 60, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on Monday June 7, 2021 at Trinity West.   He was born May 19, 1961, a son of the late Lowell (Ruth Cook) Bradley Sr.  Lowell is survived by his son Tyler (Tessa) Moon of Glen Dale, WV ; Lowell's fiancé Kim Burgins,  brothers Butch Bradley, George (Mary)  Bradley, sister Ruth Bradley; grandchildren: Madison Moon, Evert Moon, Kilynn Moon.     The family is being assisted by Borkoski...

Linda Marie Pratt, 74, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday June 6, 2021.   Linda was born August 14, 1947 in Wheeling, WV to the late Lucille Cline and Robert Pratt.   Linda was a long-time cleaning employee of the United States Postal Service and an accomplished artist.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother Charles Pratt; many aunts and uncles: Olive and Virgil Shall, Mildred Cline, Emma and Kelly Clark, Ruth and Pres...

Ronald Carl Wright Sr, 79, of Scio, Ohio, passed away on Thursday June 3, 2021 at Trinity West Hospital.   He was born April 15, 1942, a son of the late Carl and Bessie Porcher Wright.   Ron was a Coal Miner and retired Custodian at Harrison Hills School District.  He was also an avid hunter and trapper.   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Bernice Liszeski Wright, brother Larry Wright, sisters: Connie Bell, Betty Blazer; an infant daughter...

James William “Fester” Barnhart Jr., 45, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, formerly of Cadiz, passed away on Sunday May 30, 2021 at Trinity West.   He was born June 25, 1975 a son of James William Barnhart Sr. and the late Gloria Ann Busby Moreland.   In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by a sister Kimberly Marie Moreland.   James is survived his children: David and Sara Miser, Sheldon Banks, Konner Banks, Abreanna Clemons, Samuel Banks, Klayton Banks, Kylie...

Roberta “Bobbie” Gaffney, 78, of Adena, Ohio, passed away on Thursday May 13, 2021 at Wheeling Hospital.   She was born October 5, 1942, a daughter of the late Arthur and Virginia Snow Wells.   In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter Robin Roberts, and a sister Patricia Swanson.   Bobbie is survived by her children Mariann (Chuck) Kubic, Edward (Karen) Gaffney, David (Nicole) Gaffney, William (Brenda) Gaffney; sisters: Sandy Bates,...

Rose Marie (Keyoski) Holyak, 87 of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday April 21, 2021 at home.   She was born September 3, 1933, a daughter of the late Helen (Gazda) and George Worthington.   She was the beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband George “Hawk” Holyak, a son Rodney Holyak and a brother George Nichols.   Rose is survived by her children: Debra...

Jerry Allen Bartrug, 60, of Adena, Ohio, passed away on Sunday April 18, 2021 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.   He was born October 7, 1960, a son of the late Jack and Jean (Bednarik) Bartrug.   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Veronica (Kubic) Bartrug.   Jerry was employed at Novelis as a union truck driver and a member of Shortcreek Sportsman Club.   Jerry is survived by his daughter Rhonda Myers (Kenny Newbrough),...

Karen Sue Rapavi Matusik, 68, of Scio, Ohio, passed away on Friday April 9, 2021 at home.   She was born May 14, 1952, a daughter of Mary Balis Rapavi and the late Mike Rapavi.   In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her infant son, Roger and her brother, Bernie Rapavi.   Karen was a member of St. Casimir’s Catholic Church, Adena.   Karen is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Roger Matusik, her daughter Rhonda (Kip) Needler, son Ronald...